Writing at the World Bank

This course will help you to become an effective writer, to recognize ineffective writing, and to avoid poor practices in your own writing. But what do these terms mean? Effective writing can mean just about anything to anyone. What does it mean to you, and what does it mean at the Bank?

At the World Bank, effective writing refers to how well you can deliver clear, well-written information that enables your readers to take action.

The remainder of Module 1 will explore characteristics of effective writing at the Bank and will help you formulate your goals for the course.